I don't think I would mind their relationship, but it needs to happen naturally because I don't think either character would be the kind to jump quickly into a relationship. The romantic tension between Cal & Merrin in the game is painfully obvious . cal fallenorder hu merrin starwars thehu kestis calxmerrin merrical merrinxcal calkestis starwarsfallenorder merrinstarwars. I agree. Reply. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I just finished the game and while I have a million thoughts, the only thing I really care about is Cal and Merrin. Fans seem to be pretty invested in the idea that Merrin and Cal from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order could become an item. Needs to happen if they make a sequel. Hello! Alongside the crew of the Mantis, the Night Sister Merrin, and a redeemed Trilla, Cal endeavors to find and preserve the knowledge of the Jedi and of the Force from the iron fist of the Empire. Reply. I really hate when characters are forced quickly and unnaturally into romantic relationships when it would have been more satisfying for it to occur naturally to their personalities over a longer period of time. in Professional Writing, most of my personal and professional life revolves around arguing about Star Wars and waiting for new episodes of The Mandalorian to come out. They had started with some basic drills. <3 . She was a quick learner as if it was second nature to her. pairing ⇻ Cal Kestis x Nightsister Merrin word count ⇻ 3,040 warnings ⇻ none! Chocapic59 Nov 17, 2019. While Cal explored the area in search of an important tomb, Merrin appears as a villainous presence, reanimating the corpses of her sisters to try and wipe Cal out (or at least scare him off). Love the game though. Reply. 9 Comments. 2K Views. See more ideas about star wars fallen order, star wars jedi, star wars art. I cant' tell you how badly I want to see Cal and Merrin together. Her powers are more magical than that of a traditional Jedi, and her zombie-like army is a unique threat, which made Merrin a standout foe in the Jedi's campaign. So, in comparison, even the faintest flicker of love between Jedi Fallen Order’s two kindred spirits seems like a Shakespearean masterpiece, and we have to imagine that the idea will be explored further should a sequel ever release. Every time there was implied romantic tension just in this game, I kept whispering "don't kiss don't kiss don't kiss". Press J to jump to the feed. Blaster fire rang out behind them. Nah son, Merrin x Cal. Plus, the end was really awesome. Reply. Agreed. I really hate when characters are forced quickly and unnaturally into romantic relationships when it would have been more satisfying for it to occur naturally to their personalities over a longer period of time. 3 likes. He had run into Old Ben. Need more Merrin . That’s it. Great set up for a sequel with these characters. (Plus, there's the whole fact that Cal was taught "no attachments" at the temple and he'd have to work through that before any sort of relationship.). Did Respawn seek to imply a genuine connection between the two, or were they both unlikely victims of circumstance forced to ban together to thwart a mutual enemy? Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Cal had contacted Merrin earlier in regards to traveling back to Dathomir, and the Nightsister was intrigued by the sudden request until he explained it was to accompany someone by the name of Rachi Sitri. Reply. Merrin actually saves Cal’s life when Malicos tries to crush him, and once Malicos is defeated, Merrin buries him alive. AndresRomeroArt Dec 11, 2019. 28 votes, 11 comments. Image size. I dont want it tho I need it as much as I need air there's only one … Should there have been? He’s dependable and brave, and can take care of himself, see through bullshit, but I can still see his great big heart being taken advantage of sometimes. The Jedi Fallen Order subreddit is full of Merrin x Cal memes, and one doesn’t have to do much searching to stumble across some YouTubers trying to advance that narrative. While I ship the relationship completely, I was really upset with how rushed it felt because it was squeezed in to the very end of the game. ~Spoilers for the end of Fallen Order~ And every day she thanked her sisters and Mother for it. i really like the emerging dynamic between Cal and Merrin. Cal Kestis was a young member of the Jedi Order during the last years of the Galactic Republic. ME TOOO!!! and Merical ftw <3. Yes! 1 like. They sped off, searching for a way out of the city to where Greez had landed the ship. RELATED: Jedi Fallen Order Is The First Time Star Wars Fans Have Agreed On Something In Years. I’m glad it came across,” Ivlev said. Was glad it wasn’t a kiss at the end of the day even if I wanted them to kiss and randomly profess their undying love for each their right then and there. 84 Favourites. Most fans seem to be pretty invested in the idea that these two could become an item. The subreddit for "STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order", by Respawn Entertainment. By frikineitor143 Watch. Developers. Log In. I’m not going to lie their relationship is way better than reylo. just fun stuff blurb ⇻ They both silently agreed to keep their training sessions a secret- too many questions from the others. 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Also, was a big sappy fan of “the hug” at the end. I love this character ! I’m definitely ok with how long they took with the drathomir storyline and how that naturally led to her reveal and joining them, which made me so shocked when the game ended shortly after. "Merrin knew that what she and Cal had was special. “The idea was suggested by our director Tom Keegan, and it was the most fun to play. WOLFBLADE111 Nov 25, 2019. 1 year ago. Later they meet two more clones, Padme, Anakin, and the crew of the Mantis. If you have not played that game, you will not be familiar with these characters. This makes Cal between 17-19 (most padawans are chosen by a master for training from 10-13 as seen in KOTOR) Luke is about 53 in the new trilogy, and Rey is 19, which is a 34 year difference. He wonders why he never knew. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Was there something more than a begrudging friendship between Jedi padawan Cal Kestis and the spooky Dathomirian Nightsister Merrin? Reply. They sounded like stunshots, not actual attacks. Cal has shown to be a very kind, gentle soul, a loner by circumstances, who genuinely just wants to be friends with everyone. Cal empathizes with Merrin’s loss and the two fight Malicos together after he fails to seduce Cal to the Dark Side. If that is the direction the devs decide to go with Cal and Merrin, I really hope they take it slowly. A graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a B.A. "We'll let the Force decide their fates. We’re sure hardcore fans don’t need reminding, but the Star Wars franchise tends to falter when it comes to the portrayal of realistic relationships. By Tanner Fox Dec 10, 2019 Jul 12, 2020 - Explore Alfonso pina jr's board "Cal kestis and merrin", followed by 303 people on Pinterest. Raven-41 Nov 18, 2019. 3 likes. 776x632px 138.12 KB. IMAGE DETAILS. Cal would have been 51-53 when having Rey with Merrin. The young man finds himself a little lost staring into Merrin's eyes, noticing how… pretty they are. A bit short for my liking, and I'm kinda sad we didn't get a 'full' romance between Cal and Merrin, but storywise it was really good. Nobody cares about Merrin. After fifty years together, she honestly could not even conceive the very idea of living a life without Cal." Reply. It’s poetic, really, and it’s a stronger basis for romance than whatever may or may not be going on between Rose and Finn in the upcoming The Rise of Skywalker film. Merrin was extremely well versed in Nightsister magick, capable of enhancing her brothers in combat, teleporting from one place to another at will, and throwing blasts of ichor by hand. 3 likes. Afterward, Merrin joins Cal, and ends up saving Cal’s life once again when he finally gets the holocron. It will be more more interesting and carry more weight to have their romance further develop and grow throughout the sequel(s), New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the FallenOrder community. She could even use the most potent magick of the Nightsisters, the Chant of Resurrection, which could resurrect dead Nightsisters; the only other person known to be capable of harnessing this magick was Old Daka. I love the slow burn approach to their romantic tension & that it wasn't consummated with a kiss or declaration of love which would have felt very rushed. I'm all for more art of Merrin! 1.5k members in the Merrin community. Cal x Merrin. Fallen Order Voice Actress Thinks Something Could Happen Between Merrin And Cal Fans seem to be pretty invested in the idea that Merrin and Cal from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order could become an item. Both characters have tragic backstories with which to contend, and both are initially content to lay low until forced to fulfill a greater purpose. He acts on emotion and picks fights with little provocation. Xbox One GT: OffTopicOnYTDiscord: OffTopic (KryptoKyle)#6219https://twitter.com/OffTopicOnYTEmail: OffTopicEXTRA@Outlook.com I came to this sub and I’m happy as hell to see everyone else feels the same. Datheran Nov 17, 2019. READ NEXT: Star Wars: 5 Reasons Why Jedi Fallen Order Is Better Than Battlefront 2 (And 5 Reasons Why It's Worse). In hopes that the day will come when the Empire falls and once again the … Nightsisters can live for many years. If that is the direction the devs decide to go with Cal and Merrin, I really hope they take it slowly. When asked about this on Instagram, Tina Ivlev, the voice actress behind everyone’s new favorite space witch, stated that she was definitely interested in the idea and thought it added layers to their relationship. DeviantArt - Homepage. Reply. Merrin becomes, in a way, the mother of these children, and the visual language of the scene confirms her in that role. My name is Tanner, and I'm a Contributor/Organic List Editor for TheGamer! Cal isn't a very good Jedi, if you hadn't noticed. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Cere couldn't help but smirk at the young couple's shyness with each other. 3 likes. Using her power, she could also ma… Merrin feels like the friend he needs that can understand him, especially since they were both similar in age. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Fan art, screen shots, cosplay … This game’s story has everything the new trilogy lacks. We suppose fans will just have to wait to see what unfolds in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order II: Star-crossed Lovers, or perhaps Jedi: Fallen Order II: The Nightsister Strike Back.... or maybe even Jedi Fallen Order II: Greez Goes To Rehab. Reply. I think he and Merrin would be a cute couple. With the Holocron mission over with and Merrin returned to Dathomir to rally the remains of her people, Cal and the Mantis crew have been bereft of things to do for quite some time, but none have suffered as much as the young Jedi himself. About. Pls Respawn make it happen in the sequel. Cal Kestis and Merrin are characters from the 2019 video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Join the community to add your comment. I thought it added so many more layers to their relationship and created this great dynamic/tension.” That’s not a solid confirmation, of course, but in stating that she was “glad it came across,” Ivlev makes it seem like there really were some romantic implications between the two. “For sure. Core Membership. RELATED: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - Order 66, Explained. Cal anxiously runs his hand through his hair and Merrin nervously plays with the sleeve of her shirt. Luke Skywalker never expected to have a twin sister. Already a deviant? Or: a post-Fallen Order, post-TROS delve into the wonderfully sweet relationship between Cal Kestis and Nightsister Merrin. The aforementioned Rose and Finn thing came across as ham-fisted and a bit out-of-nowhere, and fans will forever be cursed with the totally alien, outlandishly forced “romance” that was Panakin… or maybe it’s Anamé. Your headcanon has no baring on that. Merrin's words from a while back echoed within his mind and Cal knew what he had to do to protect the next generation. “Cal, come on!” Merrin called. Cal regained his footing and scrambled on board behind her, wrapping his arms around the Nightsister, BD-1 holding on for dear life. During his training to become a Jedi, Kestis traveled with Grand Master Yoda to the ice planet Ilum and participated in The Gathering, a rite of passage where all Jedi younglings retrieved a kyber crystal to buil… Reply. ZakYeagerTheHedgehog Nov 25, 2019. Cal and Merrin's faces both turn red and they push each other away and avoid eye contact. Then they ran into Cal, Merrin, Rex, BD-1 and his twin, Leia. Kudos707 Dec 11, 2019. A subreddit all about Merrin from Jedi Fallen Order. Cal and Merrin have great chemistry. I was diggin their vibe the second you return to dothramir for the last time and talk to her one on one. I absolutely agree with you. While there’s no romance, she’s the only character to whom Cal gives his lightsaber, followed by the precious key, signaling that he trusts her … Everyone cares about Merrin. Contact. One of Fallen Order’s central themes revolves around accepting the past and learning to belong in a vast and ever-changing world. Almost makes me wish it was KOTOR so I could romance Merrin… I would prefer their relationship to slowly and organically develop over the course of the entire sequel while maybe culminating in a big moment at a similar point in the plot, about 70-80% of the way through. Merrin learned to hold it correctly, have the right balance, and how to move her staff.